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Maryland racing stakeholders nervously eye the future
The starting gate issues that plagued Pimlico’s opening weekend felt eerily symbolic to some Maryland racing stakeholders.
Delaware Park cancels opening day card
With heavy rain in the area, Delaware Park canceled its Wednesday opener and instead will kick off its season Saturday, May 17.
Laurel Park kicks off new era Friday
Maryland racing’s brave new world arrives Friday at Laurel Park, and while much will appear similar, most people likely will focus on what’s different.
Colonial Downs spring condition book released
The condition book for Colonial Downs’s brief March meet, featuring the Virginia Derby and Oaks, is now available online.
Rodney Jenkins remembered as consummate horseman
Trainer Rodney Jenkins, who passed away Dec. 5, was remembered by other horsemen today as a consummate horseman.
Preakness win makes Jaime Torres jockey of the week
With a win in the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes, Jaime Torres also earned Jockey of the Week laurels from the Jockeys’ Guild.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale topped by $1.25 million filly
A $1.25 million Bolt d’Oro filly led the way at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale in Timonium, which saw nearly $33 million in gross sales.
Maryland career program participants announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program introduces high school and college students to the wide variety of jobs in the Thoroughbred industry.
First day of Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale sees $13.1 million in sales
The first of two days of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale saw nearly $13.2 million in sales, topped by a Bernardini filly.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Gigante tabbed Va-bred Horse of the Year
On the strength of the biggest-ever win by a Virginia-bred at Colonial Downs, Gigante has been named state-bred Horse of the Year.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 16 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Fischer: “Flawed” HISA must be replaced
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is fatally flawed and must be replaced, says Rich Fischer of the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians.
Maryland horsemen, breeders propose nonprofit racing model
Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.
Betty McCue named “Joe Kelly Unsung Hero” winner
Betty McCue has been named winner of the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award for her work introducing kids to horses and riding.
Maryland-breds carry the day at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Maryland-breds accounted for about half the total sales volume at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale, plus how other states fared and more.
Wanamaker’s will hold first NJ-bred sale
Wanamaker’s online horse auction site will host its first ever sale of New Jersey-breds November 16, the company announced.
Nyquist colt tops Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
A trio of Maryland-breds, including a Nyquist colt, topped the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale which saw declines amid uncertainty.
Maryland-breds, sires prominent in Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
More than 40 percent of the hips at the October 2-3 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale are Maryland-breds, and Maryland sires are also prominent.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 16 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
